averted

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As with last spring’s trade war, the Barclays research team, headed up by Ajay Rajadhyaksha, believes the worst-case scenario is likely to be averted.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Det Supt Paul Greenwood, head of investigations for Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said he had never seen an attack so narrowly averted.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

"These quiet victories of international cooperation -- the wars prevented, the famine averted, the vital treaties secured -- do not always make the headlines," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 17, 2026

This year the EU threatened 50% tariffs on American whiskey, though that was eventually averted, which was good news for Kentuckians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Later that day, Emily averted her eyes from Mr. Quisling when she walked into social studies.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman